Man hurt in motorcycle crash

Illinois State Police responded to a motorcycle crash on the westbound exit ramp of I-64 to Illinois Route 1 at 4:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3.

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The Carmi Times - Carmi, IL

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Posted Dec. 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Posted Dec. 5, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Illinois State Police responded to a motorcycle crash on the westbound exit ramp of I-64 to Illinois Route 1 at 4:17 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3.

Virgil C. King, 66, of Albion was driving a gray 2003 BMW motorcycle westbound on I-64 and as he exited, he failed to negotiate the curve and lost control of the motorcycle. King's motorcycle left the roadway and crashed.

King was transported by Air Evac to Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.

ISP was assisted at the crash site by White County Sheriff's Department, Grayville Police Department and Crossville Fire Department/First Responders. Charges are pending.